The 100 largest dairy processors in North America clearly are planning ahead. They are building new plants and adding to existing ones, even though at least 30% of the companies reported lower sales in 2015 than in 2014. They are not going to let a one-year blip derail their plans for the future.

The U.S. dairy industry is making the most of marketing and promotional opportunities surrounding the 2016 Summer Olympics Games.

Breyers marks its 150 milestone with birthday party in New York City, recipes from celebrity chef Curtis Stone and new Ice Cream Cake variety.

Danone is buying WhiteWave, a manufacturer of organic foods, plant-based milks and related products for $10.4 billion. The deal doubles the size of Danone’s U.S. business.

Arthur Schuman Inc. has changed its name to Schuman Cheese. At the Summer Fancy Food Show, Schuman will introduce its new brand, Yellow Door Creamery.

Dairy Foods asks the dairy industry to help it select the 2016 Plant of the Year. We have nominated 12 dairy processing plants that manufacture fluid milk, ice cream, yogurt, cheese and other dairy and nondairy products. 

Packaging that finds a way to engage consumers personally, clean-label messaging, convenience and eco-responsible packaging are part of key packaging trends.